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Ether Futures
Category
Cryptocurrency
Exchange
CME Globex
Contract Size
50 ether
Symbol
ETH
About Ether Futures
CME Ether futures provide institutional-grade, regulated exposure to Ethereum. At 50 ETH per contract, the notional value can exceed $150,000. Used for hedging ETH holdings, basis trading against spot/perps, and expressing macro views on the smart contract platform ecosystem.
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Contract Specifications
- Contract Size
- 50 ether
- Tick Size / Value
- $0.05 per ether = $2.50 per tick
- Exchange
- CME Globex
Trading Hours
Sun 18:00 – Fri 17:00 ET with daily halt 17:00–18:00 ET.
Margin Notes
Exchange maintenance margin ~40% of notional.
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